But Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam promised to veto the Republican map if the bill hit his desk, and over the next 24 hours, House Republicans and Democrats argued back and forth about it through press releases and social media.

Republicans said Northam’s decision to support independent redistricting was new information, and that he had previously been in favor of a legislative solution; Democrats said the governor has always been for independent redistricting.

Virginia General Assembly House Majority Leader Kirk Cox during the first day in session at the State Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (/ Daily Press)

In a news release, Cox said progress was being made toward a bipartisan redistricting solution before Northam’s announcement.

“I do not think we should waste legislator’s (sic) time or taxpayer money on a session when the governor’s mind is evidently made up,” he said.

Jones’ map, which he submitted Sept. 26, affected 32 districts. Jones said the map was drawn without any racial data and had support from some Democrats.

Lawmakers were given until Oct. 30 to find a legislative fix for the 11 unconstitutional districts.

In a statement, House Democratic Leader David Toscano, D-Charlottesville, and Caucus Chair Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, said they were pleased they would get an independently-drawn map.

"Unfortunately, the delay of House Republicans throughout this process has brought us to this point,” they said. “The Speaker's decision to cancel session brings him into agreement with Governor Northam and House Democrats that we've reached a legislative impasse on redistricting.”